Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Volunteers of America of the Carolinas, Inc. received an $8.85 million project grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will deliver comprehensive supportive services to very low-income veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing in North Carolina. Required core services include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits to help veterans access and sustain permanent rental housing.

In addition to mandated services, the grantee may provide temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for housing-related expenses including rental assistance, utility payments, security and utility deposits, moving costs, emergency housing assistance, transportation, and child care. Optional supplementary services include legal assistance and financial management services. The SSVF Program employs a housing-first, veteran-centered approach designed to rapidly re-house homeless veterans and prevent homelessness among at-risk veteran families while facilitating access to healthcare, employment services, and other supports necessary to maintain permanent housing stability.